Hospira Issues Second Drug Recall in 6 Months on FDA Warning
-Bloomberg
04/16/2010 - Hospira Inc. recalled two drugs for the second time in six months because of manufacturing defects that prompted an April 12 warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, said Dan Rosenberg, a company spokesman. The drugs -- Propofol, an anesthetic agent, and Liposyn, an intravenous nutritional product -- were recalled on April 1, Rosenberg said. The company told the FDA the products had been contaminated by particulates during the manufacturing process, he said. The drugs are sold to hospitals and doctors. More>>>
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA issues a voluntary nationwide recall of Propofol Injectable Emulsion
-FDA
12/17/2009 - In July of 2009 Teva Pharmaceuticals USA initiated a voluntary recall of Propofol Injectable Emulsion 10 mg/mL 100 mL vials, lot numbers 31305429B and 31305430B. The product lots identified are being recalled due to the presence of elevated endotoxin levels in some vials within these lot numbers. More>>>
Hospira Brand Propofol and Liposyn Products - Recall
-FDA
11/11/2009 - Hospira, Inc.and FDA notified healthcare professionals of the recall of 85 lots of Liposyn II 10%, Liposyn II 20%, Liposyn III 10%, Liposyn III 20%, and Liposyn III 30%, and 73 lots of Propofol Injectable Emulsion 1% products that begin with the lot numbers 79 and 80 because some of the containers may contain particulate matter. The source of the particulate matter has been identified as stainless steel equipment used in the manufacturing process. More>>>
Hospira Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of Liposyn and Propofol Products That May Contain Particulate Matter
-Pharmaceutical Processing
11/12/2009 - Hospira, Inc., a global specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company, is voluntarily recalling 85 lots of Liposyn™ II 10%, Liposyn II 20%, Liposyn III 10%, Liposyn III 20%, Liposyn III 30% and 73 lots of Propofol Injectable Emulsion 1% products that begin with the lot numbers 79 and 80 because some of the containers may contain particulate matter. More>>>
If you or a loved one have suffered injury or loss as a result of contaminated Propofol or Liposyn you may be entitled to compensation. Contact The Propofol Lawyers of Ennis & Ennis, P.A. today for a free case evaluation by filling out the form on this page or calling toll-free 1-800-856-6405.
